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yet

The correct spelling is yet.

How to pronounce yet

/jɛt/
adverb

IPA: /jɛt/

Say it like: Yet

The correct spelling is yet. (usually with negative) Thus far; up to the present; up to some specified time; still For example: "He has never yet been late for an appointment;   I’m not yet wise enough to answer that;   Have you finished yet?"

Usage Examples

He has never yet been late for an appointment;   I’m not yet wise enough to answer that;   Have you finished yet?

The workers went to the factory early and are striking yet.

The riddle will be solved yet.

Meanings

adverb

  1. 1.(usually with negative) Thus far; up to the present; up to some specified time; still
  2. 2.Continuously up to the current time; still.
  3. 3.At some future time; eventually; still.
  4. 4.(after certain copulative verbs, followed by an infinitive) Not as of the time referenced.
  5. 5.In addition.

conjunction

  1. 1.Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.

noun

  1. 1.A metal pan or boiler; yetling.

verb

  1. 1.To melt; found; cast, as metal.
  2. 2.To get.

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